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Legal Counsel Please wait... Date: Feb 24, 2023 Location: New York, US Company: Springer Nature Group Springer Nature opens the doors to discovery for researchers, educators, clinicians and other professionals. Every day, around the globe, our imprints, books, journals, platforms and technology solutions reach millions of people. For over 175 years our brands and imprints have been a trusted source of knowledge to these communities and today, more than ever, we see it as our responsibility to ensure that fundamental knowledge can be found, verified, understood and used by our communities - enabling them to improve outcomes, make progress, and benefit the generations that follow. Visit: and follow The Legal Counselfunctionsas part of an integrated global team with the opportunity to contribute to the growth and success of Springer Nature both regionally and globally. Reporting tothe Head of Legal (North America), this role supports the development ofbest-in-class internal legal support for North America as part of a proactive and agile licensing, publishing, and commercial team. The Legal Counsel also plays a crucial role in collaborating with colleagues in the global legal organization to support Springer Nature businesses and functions through a legal business partner approach. This role also has the potential to expand over time to include counseling editorial team on publishing matters and support for other segments of the business. Responsibilities: Play an essential role in working with the Senior Legal Counsel to support the drafting and negotiation oflicense agreements for North American customers. Support the US Sales team on site licensing to public and private institutions. Provide support in connection with thesales and licensing workflow globally. Review, draft, negotiateand advise on a broad range of commercial contracts, in consultation with internal stakeholders and the Head of Legal, which could includeagreements for the acquisition and exploitation of intellectual property rights (including a variety of publishing contracts). Be an influential, trusted advisor and legal business partner to Springer Nature businesses by providing commercial and strategic advice sensitive to the company's global business strategy. Provide advice at all levels of the organization, at both an executive and operational level, which is accessible, commercially sensitive, and technically strongacross a full range of legal issues (e.g., commercial contracts, intellectual property, data privacy, licensing). Contribute to the Legal team's strategy and knowledge development. Any other duties that can reasonably be expected or defined by the Head of Legal. Experience, skills, and qualifications: Essential: Juris Doctor from an ABA-accredited law school Admitted Attorney & Member in Good Standing of New York State Bar or admitted to any State bar and licensed as in-house counsel in New York A minimum of 3+ years experience at a law firm or in-housewith general corporate/commercial/IPmatters Strong commercial awareness The ability to manage organizational change The ability to foster alignment and influence decision making Good legal research, analysis, and drafting skills The ability to provide clear, accurate, and consistent advice Efficient, rigorous, and well-organized, with good attention to detail and persistence in problem-solving Self-motivatedteam player that is comfortable with some autonomy Excellent communication (verbal, written, and presentation) skills with an open, direct communication style and willingness to engage in constructive debate Willingness to take on multiple responsibilities and the ability to multi-task and work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment High level of integrity and strong professional ethics Desirable: Publishing and media law, including copyright, defamation, rights of privacy and publicity, internet, and social media, an advantage but not required Language proficiency inGerman and/or Spanish is a plus but not required State and Federal contracting experience is a plus but not required If you are an internal applicant please inform your line manager. Springer Nature US provides a comprehensive and competitive benefits package which includes the benefit offerings listed below: * Medical, Dental and Vision * 401(k) with company match and contribution * Hybrid office working policy, Summer Hours, and paid time off * Flexible Spending and Commuter programs * Multiple Life insurance options * Disability coverage * Tuition Assistance * Voluntary benefits: Identity Theft Protection, Pet Insurance, and Legal Assistance Insurance * Employee Assistance Program * Family friendly benefits and a variety of employee discounts * An array of Employee Social Networks Annualized Base Salary Range: $140,000 - $160,000. The salary offer may vary based on work experience, education and skill level. At Springer Nature we value the diversity of our teams. We recognize the many benefits of a diverse workforce with equitable opportunities for everyone. We strive for an inclusive workplace that empowers all our colleagues to thrive. Our search for the best talent fully encompasses and embraces these values and principles. Please wait... Springer Nature is an Equal Opportunity Employer that complies with the laws and regulations set forth in the following “Equal Employment Opportunity Is The Law” poster: http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf.